The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a 12-item self-report with 5 possible answers by item. It assesses perceptions of social support from family members, friends, and significant others. It has been already used in other countries (29-30) and has been translated and validated in French by a team of Toulouse (31). The three subscales, each addressing a different source of support, were identified and found to have strong factorial validity. The MSPSS had also a good internal and test-retest reliability as well as moderate construct validity. High levels of perceived social support are associated with low levels of depression and anxiety.